Combination Metal Mechanic - Welder

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Applies appropriate welding techniques to join, fabricate and repair metal materials and follows detailed instructions from technical documents. Under very limited supervision, the candidate shall demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and application of appropriate welding techniques to join, fabricate and repair metal materials and follows detailed instructions from technical documents and perform tasks specifically related to welding on vessels or facilities.

Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams or schematics to determine appropriate welding process and ensures that redline markups of Installation Control Drawings (ICDs) or Ships Installation are maintained and provided to the Program/ Project Managers.

Determines appropriate welding techniques required and whether a hand-held or machine welding and flame-cutting equipment to fabricate, join, and repair metals and other weldable material components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products should be used.

Performs welding in all positions, with all types of metals and alloys in various shapes including pipes, structural forms, plates, sheet metal, bar stock, machinery and equipment followed by inspection of completed weld(s) to determine structural soundness.

Monitors availability of material, equipment, and tools to ensure that the proper resources are available as needed. Schedules and arranges delivery for material and equipment for prefabrication and subsequent delivery to the installation site.

Coordinates with the Quality Assurance Department for process and product inspections following required periodicity schedules and training of personnel.

Provide daily status reporting detailing project status and scheduling updates to next level management.

Ensures that the workspaces are properly maintained and that routine clean-up is accomplished.

Pursues professional development opportunities to increase job skills and capabilities.

Contributes to continuous process improvement efforts as they relate to current job assignment and other improvements throughout the company when identified.